The government of Equatorial Guinea is making significant strides in updating and reprinting school textbooks, which have not been revised since 2006. Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue chaired a meeting at the Palacio del Pueblo in Malabo, attended by Prime Minister and Education Ministry officials. The meeting aimed to review progress on the project.
The Minister of State for Education, Clemente Engonga Nguema Onguena, provided an update on the project, revealing that a technical commission with over 90 sub-commissions has been established to review and correct errors in the textbooks. The commission will also incorporate input from teachers to ensure the new textbooks are comprehensive and accurate.
One of the primary objectives of the project is to reflect the significant changes that have taken place in Equatorial Guinea over the past two decades. This includes updating information on municipalities, urban districts, history, culture, traditions, and other vital aspects of the country. The updated textbooks will provide students with a more accurate and relevant education.
Following the meeting, Vice President Nguema Obiang Mangue authorized the arrival of representatives from the publishing company, who will work alongside Education Ministry technicians to review and correct the textbooks. He also instructed the Prime Minister to request that other relevant ministries provide any outstanding information to avoid further delays.
To ensure the textbooks are thoroughly reviewed, two seminar-workshops will be held in Malabo and Bata. These events will bring together reports from various working commissions and gather observations and proposals, which will be compiled into a single document. This document will be submitted to the publishing company to incorporate recommendations before the new textbooks are printed.
The update and reprint of the textbooks are crucial in providing students with modern and relevant educational materials. The project demonstrates the government's commitment to improving the education sector in Equatorial Guinea. The involvement of teachers and other stakeholders will help ensure the textbooks meet the needs of students and educators.
The new textbooks are expected to play a significant role in shaping the education and knowledge of Equatorial Guinea's future generations. With the updates, students will have access to more accurate and comprehensive information, enabling them to better understand their country and its place in the world.
Key points
- The government has established a technical commission with over 90 sub-commissions to review and update the textbooks.
- The updated textbooks will reflect changes in Equatorial Guinea over the past 20 years, including updates on municipalities, history, and culture.
- Two seminar-workshops will be held to review and finalize the textbooks before they are printed.
